Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This is a great recipe for serving a crowd.

Consider this for your family or friends. It’s easier than most meals without a lot of side dishes to make or clean up involved. Pork is inexpensive and leftovers can be frozen. Your guests will find it intriguing that you cooked the meat in root beer.

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Sandwiches & Wraps
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) pork sirloin roast, pork shoulder or butt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 (12 ounce) can root beer 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce, any brand you like 8 to 10 hamburger buns, split (and toasted, if desired) Cole slaw (optional)

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Instructions

1. Brown the salted and peppered roast in vegetable oil.
2. Place the pork, onions and garlic in a slow cooker. Pour the root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or until pork shreds easily with a fork.
3. After the pork has is done, drain and discard the juices and onion. Shred the pork and place it back into the slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork and stir to combine.
4. Serve immediately or keep warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
5. Serve on hamburger buns topped with cole slaw, if desired.

Notes

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